Certain files not being able to be defraged...

Harvey041

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• Jun 3, 2006

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I have a 36GB raptor and just reinstalled CS:Source on it and now when I go to defrag it, it says certain files are unable to be defraged. The certain files are:

Steam\SteamApps\day of defeat
Steam\SteamApps\source sounds
Steam\SteamApps\counter-strike

I was wondering what makes this happen and is they any way to make them able to be defraged?

 

Enablingwolf

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• Jun 3, 2006

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Are you using the built in program in XP , or even using XP. If your not using the built in which program are you using?

Since therte is a few good alternatives to replace the defrag built into Windows, it can make your question not as easy to answer.

 

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Harvey041

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Im using XP Pro with the built in defraging tool. Would another 3rd party program help?

 

Enablingwolf

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• Jun 3, 2006

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Could be, I have had issues with the built in defragging protected files before.

Take a peek at diskeeper. The official site is kind of slow at times.

http://www.executive.com/freeware/freeware.asp

(alt dl location)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1207

PerfectDisk is another defrag utility.(Not free)

http://www.download.com/PerfectDisk/3000-2094_4-10468459.html?tag=lst-0-3

http://www.tucows.com/preview/419719

 

redduc900

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• Jun 3, 2006

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Another possibility would be to run the built-in Disk Defragmenter tool while in Safe Mode.

 

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ErikD

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• Jun 3, 2006

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You can also have problems if the disk is to full and there isn't a space large enough to move the files to.